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Des Moines Storytellers Project

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An evening of live storytelling, the Des Moines Storytellers Project features community members coached by Des Moines Register journalists taking the mic to tell true, first-person stories. We believe everyone HAS a story and everyone CAN tell that story. Learn more at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

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David Grieser: Following his heart 23.02.2022 15:03

Everyone predicted this marriage wouldn’t last. David Grieser told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Love" on Feb. 15, 2022.

Lea Collins: Brick-by-brick 23.02.2022 13:57

How a bisexual woman found love with a straight white male, despite all their differences. Lea Collins told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Love" on Feb. 15, 2022.

Linh Ta: Too American or too Asian? 23.02.2022 10:00

How this Iowan learned to love all sides of herself. Lina Ta told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Love" on Feb. 15, 2022.

Preshia Paulding: How one Iowan found out the hard way 23.02.2022 19:03

If he loves you, you’ll know it. If he doesn’t, you’ll be confused. Preshia Paulding told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Love" on Feb. 15, 2022.

Maria Reveiz: Navigating life’s changes with deep breaths 14.09.2021 9:57

How I’ve learned to turn tough endings into promising new beginnings. Maria Reveiz told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "A Fresh Start" on Sept. 14, 2021.

Allen Juneau: Finding my voice 14.09.2021 10:35

How embracing my authentic self transformed my life. Allen Juneau told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "A Fresh Start" on Sept. 14, 2021.

Jodi Buchan: Walking my way to forgiveness 14.09.2021 11:25

How a 500-mile hike helped me come to terms with mom guilt. Jodi Buchan told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "A Fresh Start" on Sept. 14, 2021.

Jess Severe: Becoming my own advocate 14.09.2021 17:00

How I learned to put out the dumpster fire of self-doubt. Jess Severe told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "A Fresh Start" on Sept. 14, 2021.

Charles Brewton: I’m more than my record 14.09.2021 11:13

How I went from a life of crime to helping others find a second chance. Charles Brewton told this story at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "A Fresh Start" on Sept. 14, 2021.

Richard Dedor: Turning four losses into joy 26.02.2020 8:56

When literally nothing goes right, how do you respond? By choosing joy over everything else. As presented at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "What Happens Next" on Feb. 25, 2020. Learn more about the series or get tickets to future shows at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

Andrea Love: Learning to roll with it 26.02.2020 8:43

When life handed lemons to this lawyer, she made lemonade (and hot fudge pudding cake and quiche and cheese bread). As presented at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "What Happens Next" on Feb. 25, 2020. Learn more about the series or get tickets to future shows at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

Joany Yi: Amen 26.02.2020 15:16

How an Iowan’s long-term stay in Macedonia taught her to focus on what happens now. As presented at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "What Happens Next" on Feb. 25, 2020. Learn more about the series or get tickets to future shows at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

Dick Deming: Crashing into a transformation 26.02.2020 13:44

How a near-death experience taught this cancer doctor how to truly live. As presented at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "What Happens Next" on Feb. 25, 2020. Learn more about the series or get tickets to future shows at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

Anna Larson: A girl and her grief 26.02.2020 8:37

How putting words of loss on paper turned into something special. As presented at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "What Happens Next" on Feb. 25, 2020. Learn more about the series or get tickets to future shows at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

Erin Kiernan: 16 and pregnant. 30 and infertile 26.02.2020 21:27

As an anchor at WHO-HD, Erin Kiernan has put her life in the spotlight. During the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "What Happens Next" she shares a part of her life hidden from the bright lights and TV cameras — the highs and lows of trying to start a family. Learn more about the series or get tickets to future shows at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.

Ann Wright: Christmas Girls Night Out 15.12.2019 10:51

Ties that bind over 30 years, suffering, loss and lots of laughs.

Cynthia Hunafa: Celebrating Kwanzaa 15.12.2019 12:59

Cynthia Hunafa never felt connected to her African roots – until she found Kwanzaa.

Oscar Rosales: From San Salvador to Cedar Rapids 15.12.2019 15:41

This immigrant discovered his passion for balloon art in Iowa and, two decades later, uses it to spread holiday cheer.

Elizabeth Balcarcel: Converging Christmases 15.12.2019 12:05

How this Iowan navigated a new world in America while trying to hold on to the most prized tradition of her Mexican upbringing: Christmas.

Sue Woods: Lies Ministers Tell You 15.12.2019 13:52

Christmas is a minister’s busy season — and it’s not always very jolly. But this Iowan learned that the darkest time of year may be when people need the most light.

Amanda McCurley: Ghostly encounters 27.10.2019 12:46

This Iowan always wanted to believe in the supernatural. Then her daughters began seeing ghosts in her home.

Sadagat Aliyeva: Finding Pip 27.10.2019 13:16

How this Iowan embraced her inner child to find her true self.

Sandra Rohrer: The power of letting go 27.10.2019 14:15

After her mother’s death, Sandra Rohrer embraced forgiveness and healing while facing her life’s two big mysteries — Who is she? And will her mother’s murder ever be solved?

Chad Elliott: The great train depot robbery 27.10.2019 13:19

A 6-year-old’s brush with Johnny Law and lessons learned about redemption.

Rachel Corpus: Becoming an angel communicator 27.10.2019 12:53

After suppressing ‘Spirit’ for years, Rachel Corpus finally learned how to share her gift.